Coconut Chicken and Chickpea Curry
Tender chicken breast and creamy chickpeas simmered in a coconut curry sauce with spinach, yellow onion, and garlic. Designed with a flexible step to reserve a garlic-free portion if needed.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Kyla + Lila
Kyla created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Cut 1
Cut 1.3 lbs (600g) of chicken breast into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces.
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Dice 1 small yellow onion and mince…
Dice 1 small yellow onion and mince 2 garlic cloves.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Add 1 tbsp curry powder and 1…
Add 1 tbsp curry powder and 1 tsp ground turmeric. Stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the chicken breast pieces to the…
Add the chicken breast pieces to the pot and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on the exterior.
Look for: browned on the exterior
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Pour in one 14
Pour in one 14.5 oz (411g) can of diced tomatoes with juices and 1 cup (240ml) of canned coconut milk. Stir thoroughly.
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Drain and rinse two 15 oz (425g)…
Drain and rinse two 15 oz (425g) cans of chickpeas. Stir the chickpeas, 1 tsp ground ginger, and 0.5 tsp salt into the curry.
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Bring to a simmer
Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to medium-low. Cover partially and cook for 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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To reserve a garlic-free and onion-free portion…
To reserve a garlic-free and onion-free portion for your sister, scoop out approximately 1.5 cups of curry into a separate small saucepan now. Keep warm on low heat.
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Add the diced yellow onion and minced…
Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the main Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the onion is softened.
Look for: the onion is softened
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Stir 0.5 cup (15g) fresh spinach into the reserved portion and 2.5 cups (75g) fresh spinach into the main pot. Cook both for 2 minutes until wilted.
Look for: wilted
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Remove both pots from heat and cool…
Remove both pots from heat and cool for 3 minutes before dividing into servings.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Top each serving with 2 tbsp of…
Top each serving with 2 tbsp of plain Greek yogurt right before eating.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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